Microbiology Department

ELPIS Medical Centre houses a modern medical microbiological laboratory, well equipped with state-of-the-art machines and analyzers. All hematological, biochemical and hormonal tests are performed. The laboratory is contracted to the National Health Service.

A Covid-19 antigen detection test (Rapid Test) is performed and an EUDCC certificate is issued.

PCR-type molecular assays are not performed for the detection of SARS-COV-2 (COVID-19).

Urine and stool tests are also carried out for the issuance of a health certificate for work purposes (the costs are not covered by the NHS).

The director of the microbiological laboratory is Dr. Olga Christou who is a specialist medical microbiologist – biopathologist. You can read the doctor’s biography here.

Blood draws are done by appointment in the morning hours of every working day after 07:30.